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Interesting facts about Akofena, the Ashanti Kingdom’s sword of war

The Akofena or Akrafena sword is of Ashanti origin from the people of the West African nation of Ghana. One outstanding fact to note about this masterpiece is its uniquely crafted combination of three parts; the blade, a wooden or metal hilt, and a sheath woven from the hide of an animal. Akofena is literally…